Long have pencil skirts been relegated to the workwear wardrobe but this understated & sexy skirt is now making a come back, most notably, thanks to Marc Jacobs. But this time, we are not talking about the knee length pencil skirt in synthetic fabrics. This season the pencil skirt is reaching new lengths; 1 to 4 inches below the knee to be precise.
The Times magazine on Saturday 6th did a fabulous feature on the new length for the season, the BTK (below the knee). But it takes a bit of working out to get the proportions just so. As a huge fan of the BTK length, I thought I would give you my top tips on how to wear the new length. N.B This is NOT a style for heel-phobes, as a super high sexy shoe is mandatory!
If you are petite... the skirt should sit just below the knee, where the calf goes in, and no longer. Your outfit should be tonal, that is the skirt, tights and shoes should be in the same colour and your top in a slightly lighter version. This will stop the skirt from making you look short.
If you have long legs...This is a fabulous length for you so play around with the length so that the hemline hits the area of your calf that is most flattering to you.
If you have shorter legs... This is not your best style but if this is your dream skirt and a style you want to try then go for a high waisted version and follow the same principles as I have given for petites above.
If you have very slim calves... the length of the hem will inevitably draw attention to your calves. Balance the slimness of your calves with an ankle strap heel and lighter coloured tights or ankle socks and heels
If you have cankles... sorry not a very glamourous expression but for those of you whose calves and ankles blend into the foot, you must slim the leg with platform heels and opaque tights. The skirt length is very important and should not be longer than an inch below the knee.
Style it with...
Cocoon coat (this seasons new shoulder shape)
Pencil skirt from Topshop
If you have more questions about how to wear this new length, get in touch.
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